Oman Air signs codeshare deal with Kenya carrier

MUSCAT: Residents in Oman can now enjoy easy connectivity to Kenya and the rest of Africa, after Oman Air signed a codeshare agreement with Kenya Airways.

Under this new agreement, Oman Air flights to the Kenyan capital of Nairobi will receive Kenya Airways flight codes (abbreviated as KQ), as of the 28th of August, 2017.

The partnership is part of Oman Air’s plans to expand into Africa, having begun flights to Nairobi in March this year. The Sultanate’s national carrier currently flies to Kenya four times a week: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

In light of this long-term deal, Paul Gregorowitsch, CEO of Oman Air, was happy to see Oman Air take this much-awaited step, saying, “Oman Air is very happy with the implementation of this code share agreement with Kenya Airways. Through this partner- ship, Oman Air extends its exemplary services to guests of Kenya Airways.

“Trade between Kenya and Oman has been growing steadily over the years and this latest agreement with Kenya Airways is a natural progression, following the launch of our new flight from Muscat to Nairobi in March this year,” he added.

Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Sebastian Mikosz echoed these sentiments.

“This new codeshare agree- ment represents an important element of our strategy to increase the choice, convenience and connectivity that Kenya Airways offers its customers,” he explained.

“The code-share partnerships and airline alliances continue to play an important role for Kenya Airways in improving the airlines competitive offering.”

Given Oman’s cultural and historical ties to east Africa, Oman Air’s increased connectivity is sure to help residents across the GCC, as well as tourists looking to travel to Africa.